noted thanks

Tx guys. I am indeed in Germany, confirmed female and sun here can totally be an issue. I will try to take it nights inside, because you are probably right, that the nights are still to cold for basil.

I tried last year to grow some dill. It was a total disaster. It got long thin and not really like it should be. I had lived in the past in Kasachstan. Totally different situation with sun. And dill was huge, aromatic, thick. I am a little bit envious of Rexx and all others in sunny parts of this world.

If your basil is outside at night that's probably the issue if temperatures fall below 50F/10loleuro degrees

My fiance and I just purchased a public garden spot for this year. Got our first plants in the ground the other day:



Tomatoes, peppers (several varieties of both), cucumbers, squash, kale, herbs, carrots

Might try to squeeze some spinach in along the edges of the plot.

It doesn't like cold, mine grows like a champ in the heat and with little to no maintenance but if it gets too cold, thats all she wrote

Perennials

Too many people wasting space on inexpensive veggies, imo

Am I really the only nit who grows based on cost at store? Exceptions for taste are white potatoes and tomato ONLY.

I don't think I can get saffron to grow in my climate.

i wanted asparagus out there but it takes 3 years to produce???

i grow based on what i cook, mostly

I eat tons of tomatoes, and the taste doesn't compare.

same with peppers imo.

If I was gardening to save money I wouldn't.

I plants lots of sugar snap peas because I love them but a small bag costs $4!!! so I never buy them. I plant tomatoes because fresh off the vine >>>>>>>>> store bought. Other stuff I plant because I like to eat it.

I can't get grow bell peppers here. Last time I tried, and started seed in January, they were about the size of kiwis by first frost. I just buy huge quantities and freeze when they go on sale.

I grow as many hot peppers as I can.

Was thinking more about this and I probably have greater incentive to plan by cost in rural MN. Tiny, in season, zucchini are still $2-3 each here. Fresh basil is $4 for a tiny package...~one pesto.

At some times the only cheap veg you can get here in Australia (well where I live anyway, other areas are cheaper) is carrots,pumpkin or onions, possibly potatoes if you are lucky. The supermarkets are outrageous in what they charge and I avoid them like crazy. Last time I went per kilo garlic $25, peppers $10, broccoli $8, tomatoes $8. Herbs are about $3 for a small bunch and snow peas are outrageous. You can get some stuff cheaper at a local fruit & veg shop and the farmers market(once a month) but it can be very hit and miss.

I garden mainly for the enjoyment and good produce I get but yes for sure economics comes into play, especially in limited space. This reminds me I need to get onto the garlic. Also growing what suits your area obviously comes into play and I am in experimental stages in that area atm.

They produce edible spears in the 3rd year, so buy some starters and get a bed going ASAP. Make it a big one, I only planted a few and am getting spears this year, they're so good, I eat them right after I pluck them and I wish I had planted a lot more.

I think herbs are the best bang for your buck because they're expensive at the store but they're easy to grow, low maintenance and many stay around year round. I've got basil, thyme, marjoram, parsley, cilantro, chives, lavender, mint, sage, rosemary, oregano & tarragon.

I keep cilantro, basil, chives and parsley growing year round indoors

Cool trick I learned is to cut off the root end if green onions and throw them in a pot or glass of water (I prefer the latter) and the green onions grow back

I like tomatoes so I'm going to try and grow a bunch of them but I'm low on sunlight so I don't know how much luck I'll have

Yim,

I agree about the herbs.

I know that someday it will stop raining and the temps will cross over to 60degrees. Until then the backroom is home.

http://imgur.com/Za2Z5jx

Growing 9 pepper plants this summer (hot portugal, cubanelle, cherry bomb) and 2 cherry tomato plants. Has anyone grown hot portugal peppers? It doesn't sound like they'll be all that hot. Any suggestions besides habaneros up to the 100k scoville level?

Ultra hot peppers are difficult to grow in my climate. Slow to germinate and slow to maturity. I do well with hot wax peppers which are great for putting up in banana pepper rings. This season I'm just growing jalapeños and paprika peppers. No idea why I'm growing jalas since they're basically free at the market, but no turning back now.

Here is my artichoke plant that I've managed to keep alive for three years so far:

If you're growing your own jalapenos you can let them ripen and make sriracha.

Got my back garden done today.



Now off to plant some dahlias and petunias out front.

Seems kinda early if you're in the climate I think you're in. You're not worried about a late frost?

2 weeks early, iirc...nbd If the forecast is warm